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Film Screening of Ojalá Supieras – April 10, 2026 at Montessori Learning Center, Fontana CA
Film Screening & Q&A

Film Screening of

“Ojalá Supieras”

I Wish You Knew

A documentary that recovers the Islamic roots of Hispanic and Hispanic American culture

📅 Friday, April 10, 2026
🕖 7:30 – 9:30 PM
📍 Fontana, CA
🎟️ $10 per person  ·  Light refreshments included

Discover the Hidden History of Islam in Colonial Mexico

Join AMCF and the Montessori Learning Center for a special screening of Ojalá Supieras (“I Wish You Knew”) — a powerful documentary that uncovers the often-forgotten Islamic roots woven into the fabric of Hispanic and Hispanic American culture.

From the Arabic words embedded in everyday Spanish, to the architectural details of colonial Mexico, to the culinary traditions passed down through generations — this film reveals a shared history that has long been hidden in plain sight. The evening includes the full film screening, a talk by filmmaker and scholar Mariam Saada, PhD, and a live Q&A session.

What to Expect

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Film Screening

Watch the full documentary Ojalá Supieras in an intimate community setting.

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Talk by Mariam Saada, PhD

Hear directly from the filmmaker about her research and what inspired the documentary.

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Live Q&A

Engage in a conversation with Dr. Saada and fellow attendees after the screening.

About the Filmmaker

Mariam Saada, PhD

Ojalá Supieras is a film by Mariam Saada, PhD — scholar, filmmaker, and researcher dedicated to recovering the Islamic heritage embedded in Hispanic and Latin American culture. Her work bridges academic research and public storytelling, bringing underrepresented histories to life for broad audiences.

Learn more at ojalasupieras.org →

🎟️ Tickets — $10 Per Person

To confirm your registration, submit your $10/person payment via Zelle after completing your RSVP:

Zelle: Montessori Learning Center INK

Phone: 909-900-4390

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Montessori Learning Center

7605 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92336